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Graham Simpson: I'm aiming for over 20 Reform MSPs next year

Simpson defected from the Tories to become Reform’s sole MSP. He’s ambitious about growing the ranks

by Louise Wilson

Scots more likely to back Greens than Labour, poll finds

The Ming Yang case has exposed a negligent failure on the part of Scotland's two governments

Cyber and Fraud Hub launches guide on avoiding crypto scams

Lord Advocate issues message to reassure victims of sexual abuse following Supreme Court ruling

Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC has said that sexual abuse inflicted on women and children is “the single greatest challenge our justice system faces”

Reform MSP: I won’t attack individuals on the campaign trail

The party drew criticism during the Hamilton by-election last year for an advert targeting Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar

Davy Russell MSP: I knew I was going to win in Hamilton from the start

The Labour man proved the pundits wrong in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse. He says he wasn't surprised.

Inside Politics See all

Going to the dogs: Is Scotland's greyhound racing ban the end for a working-class sport?

Breaking the news: Despite its obvious faults, we need to protect the BBC

Energy

Broken connections: Has confidence in smart energy meters taken a dent?

Rhoda Grant: 'Of course I'll miss being an MSP. And that scares me.'

Latest Comment See all

Sketch: Douglas Alexander and Dave Doogan take part in a pomp-off

by Louise Wilson

Sketch: Douglas Alexander and Dave Doogan take part in a pomp-off

Who will win the title of Smuggest of Them All?

After nearly two decades in power, the SNP has embraced 'project fear'

by Chris Marshall

After nearly two decades in power, the SNP has embraced 'project fear'

The party which once decried ‘project fear’ during the independence referendum is now employing the same tactic to maintain its grip on power.

In a digital world, our parliamentary politics is out of date

The art of the steal

Patricia Ferguson: I've got the best job in Westminster

Scotland's tourism industry is suffering from being too city-centric

Local Government See all

Local Government

Douglas Alexander calls for ‘new crusade’ on Scottish devolution

Local Government

SNP and Greens take control of Stirling Council

Education See all

Education

Council pulls adult classes at school campus after backlash leads to protests

Education

Highland schools to receive Gaelic audio devices

Health See all

Health

Scottish healthcare needs a ‘fundamentally’ different approach in the AI era

Health

Nearly 300 amendments submitted to assisted dying bill

Justice See all

Justice

Labour: New HMP Glasgow not fit for purpose